Ross Stinson

After 91 years and 9 days the time had come for Ross to leave the prison of Alzheimer Disease. During his life he saw more changes than any other generation. At 10 years he helped his brother deliver bread on a horse drawn wagon for McGavin’s which was just the beginning. From wagons to driverless cars, crystal sets to cell phones, Postmen to Instant Messaging to name a few. He adapted too many of them. Ross was born to William and Katie Stinson in Calgary. He met his wife, Lorraine, the love of his life, for 70 years, at Prairie Bible Institute which tried in vain to make sure boys didn’t meet girls. He interrupted his high school to join the Canadian Navy during WW II serving on the HMCS Glace Bay. He loved to teach and shared his knowledge of bicycle repair with many young people as well as providing bicycles to over 200 missionary kids. 1900 high school students, missionary families, immigrants, and seniors received their driver’s licenses through Ross’ instruction and encouragement. He also taught Sunday school for 26 years to Grades 4-7, and supported hundreds of missionaries and pastors. His 2 daughters, Deanna and Donna and his 3 grandsons and 6 great grandchildren will always be thankful for his legacy. Although compromised in communication he never forgot his love of Christ and the assurance of His love and care.